This powerful Advent reflection invites us into a stunning revelation: we are family with the Messiah. Through Jotham's journey, we discover that the coming of Christ isn't just ancient history—it's deeply personal. When Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the mother of the Messiah, and when Jotham learns his own uncle Joseph will be Jesus's earthly father, we're confronted with an astonishing truth that applies to us today. If we've been adopted into God's family through faith, Jesus is literally our brother. This isn't metaphorical language—it's the reality of the Gospel. Mary's response to her calling, 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,' becomes our response too when we grasp that we belong to the family of God. The Messiah didn't come as a distant king on a throne; He came as a baby, born into a real family with real relatives, so that we could become part of that family. This Advent season, we're challenged to move beyond celebrating just another birthday and recognize we're celebrating our brother's birthday. Every Christmas light, every carol, every quiet moment should remind us that we are connected to the Light of the World—not as strangers or servants, but as beloved siblings in the household of God.